YEARLY HIGH
69.9178 IQD
YEARLY LOW
58.0956 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
63.7386 IQD

2017 MDL to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MDL to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 18, valuing the pair at 69.9178. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 58.0956.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 11.8222 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 58.8567 to the December average rate of 69.2919, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.73% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 69.9178 was up 16.61% compared to the 2016 peak of 59.9578, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 MDL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 349,589 IQD
2016 Average 286,579 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 290,478 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 59,111.08 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

70.3354
57.8132
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MDL to IQD Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 60.9450, compared to 66.5323 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 5.5873 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 60.9450
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 66.5323

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 3.3662 IQD (High: 64.4994 / Low: 61.1332). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0924 IQD (High: 59.9028 / Low: 58.8104).

May Spread (Volatile) ±3.3662
February Spread (Stable) ±1.0924

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.2896 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2896

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 69.2919) against the same month in 2016 (average: 58.4545), the exchange rate shifted by +10.8374 (+18.54%).

2017 Avg (December) 69.2919
2016 Avg (December) 58.4545

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 59.5999 58.0956 58.8567
February 59.9028 58.8104 59.2472
March 60.9517 58.6703 59.6912
April 61.2779 59.8305 60.6349
May 64.4994 61.1332 63.0639
June 65.2556 63.5877 64.1762
July 65.2619 63.6196 64.4510
August 66.1390 64.5956 65.3264
September 67.3692 65.6735 66.2924
October 68.0099 66.2669 67.0607
November 69.0569 65.9169 66.7712
December 69.9178 68.6883 69.2919